As of November 3, 2024, Thuringia's cattle population was 265,191, marking a decrease of 0.9% from the previous May and a 3.6% decrease from the year before. The number of calves slightly increased to 53,420 compared to May 3, 2024, but there was a reduction in the herd of 6.3% compared to November 3, 2023. The number of dairy cows fell by 2.6%, while other cows increased slightly. The majority of Thuringian cattle (52.5%) were kept in herds of 500 or more animals, and the predominant breed was the Holstein-Schwarzbunt dairy breed, accounting for 51.7% of the population.